Are degrees worth it anymore? Explore the importance of degrees today and uncover tips for job-seekers and hiring managers. Get expert insights with Hays!

High salary vs job satisfaction, which matters most to you? Debate the topic of a high paying job vs happiness. Get the stats from our Hays Salary Guide!

A loneliness epidemic is impacting those working from home. Others question the need for return to office mandates. Uncover expert insights from Hays NZ!

Are you working to live or living to work? We discuss the topic of duty vs passion and consider the "third space" approach. Strike a balance with Hays NZ!

How likely are you to get a pay rise this year and what are the factors that will determine how much you get?

From flexible working to additional annual leave and other tangible benefits, these are things to ask for when your salary increase doesn’t meet your expectations.

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Empowerment, calls for action that unlocks equal rights, power and opportunities, and a future where no one is left behind.

Are you missing something missing in your current career? Or are you thinking that a role in an emerging sector might be a better fit for you? With many of us retiring later in life, the prospect of spending decades in an unfulfilling career isn’t a happy one.

From acquiring new skills to knowing your worth in the New Zealand market, we look at various ways you can progress your career in 2025.

So begins the new year, and there will be many who are looking to start fresh by switching over to a new job. But a volatile economy can obviously be cause for many to feel a sense of anxiety about changing jobs. On the other hand, we are still in a skills short market, with abundant opportunities creating excellent opportunities for you to get ahead in your career through an elevated job...

In the quest for ever better work-life balance, how can we begin creating the boundaries necessary at work?  

When choosing to work for an organisation, you need to consider the benefits, and potential negatives, that the organisation might offer pending its size and maturity. We guide you through choosing the right fit.

Currently looking for a new role or thinking about searching? There’s one important attribute employers are looking for that you might be forgetting.

With years of unprecedented change at work and more coming in the way of AI and automation, how are you planning to stay ahead?

With skill shortages entrenched in our labour market, employers must see beyond the numbers and consider the full benefits they offer.

ChatGPT doesn’t have to be scary. Instead, it’s helping many perform their jobs better and give them back time they never knew they had.

Is a promotion or new job on your radar for 2023? Skills shortages have continued to create opportunities for rapid career progression, but make sure you’re progressing in a way that will help you achieve your long-term career goals. 

Respecting people's pronouns is a critical part of creating spaces that are safe and welcoming of all genders. Taking the time to learn about them and how to use them means we can continue to create more inclusive workplaces for all.

Greater awareness of the climate crisis and a desire for positive societal change mean that more and more of us are becoming passionate about sustainability, but the idea of finding your first ‘green’ job can be daunting if you lack experience or in-depth knowledge.

For all the innovation and technology that has revolutionised the process of getting a job in recent years, there is one thing that has never changed. You can still pretty much guarantee that at some point in the interview you’ll be asked the standard question that interviewers have asked job-seekers since dawn of time.